Eddy is a county in the state of New Mexico in the USA . Located in the south of the state, on the border with Texas . The area of the district is 10,873 km². The population according to the 2000 census was 51,658 people. The center of the district is the city of Carlsbad .
Content
Geography
According to the US Bureau of Statistics, the county has a total area of 10,873 km² (4,198 sq. Miles), of which approximately 41 km² (16 sq. Miles) is water. The population at the 2000 census is 51,658 people.
Border territories
- Culberson County (TX) - from the south
- Lia County (New Mexico) - from the east
- Loving County (TX) - from the southeast
- Otero County (New Mexico) - from the west
- Reeves County (TX) - from the south
- Chavez County (New Mexico) - from the north
Natural Attractions
- National Park "Carlsbad Caves"
- Lincoln National Forest (part)
Demographics
According to the United States Bureau of Statistics, as of 2000, the population in the district is 51,658 people, 19,379 households, and 1,409 families. The population density is 5 people / km² (12 people / sq. Mile). The number of residential buildings 22,249. The composition of the population by race: 76.34% white; 1.56% African Americans; 1.25% Indians; 0.45% Asian; 0.09% of Pacific Islanders; 17.67% of other races and 2.64% of mixed racial origin. 38.76% Latin American origin. In 35.6% of households lived children under 18 years old; 56.1% - married couples; in 11.9% - single women and in 27.4% - non-family. The average family size is 3.12; The average number of people living in a household is 2.63. By age, the population of the district is divided into:
- 28.9% younger than 18 years old
- 8.4% from 18 to 24
- 25.7% from 25 to 44
- 22.4% from 45 to 64
- 14.7% 65 and over.
The average age is 36 years. There are 95.9 men per 100 women of all ages. There are 92.7 men per 100 women over 18 years old.
The average household income was $ 31,998, and the average household income was $ 36,789. The average income of men is 31909, and women 19686 dollars. Per capita income was 15823 dollars. Approximately 13.6% of families and 17.2% of the population lived below the poverty line, of which 21.5% were younger than 18 years old and 13.4% were over 65.
Locations
Cities
- Artesia
- Carlsbad
- statistically isolated zone
Towns
- Hope
- Laving
Statistically allocated settlements
- North Carlsbad ( Carlsbad North )